Cost Accountant

Jefferson Wells has a remote project opportunity for a Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant  will be responsible for applying accounting principles to the month-end close process, prepare account reconciliations and reports, and address various inventory related activities including special projects. The Cost Accountant will review cost expenditures, record data, and provide internal reporting to support the Operations teams.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees close activities for the company to accurately report results within the closing cycle
• Prepare, reconcile, and report on relevant cost accounting close activities
• Advises on journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Oversees and maintains cost accounting system, documentation, records, and reporting
• Support internal stakeholders to make effective business decisions
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services    provided, to determine effects on costs
• Review and document costs for all external inventory, labor, and material purchases
• Oversees and complete internal cost audits
• Review and document inventory and material purchases
• Accurately record and update existing and new purchased materials and goods
• Compile documentation on standard costs and company production costs
• Ensure compliance to applicable accounting guidelines, polices, and internal control procedures
• Coordinate and execute physical inventories according to annual plans

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

W2 pay $45 to $55 hr